Ala. Admin. Code r. 130-X-1-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 130-X-1-.08 - Policy Statement On Conflict Of Interest

(1) The development and growth of the arts in our state requires maximum contribution from civic leaders and leaders in field of the arts. For this reason, it is felt that State Council member should not be disqualified from participating in the arts, in arts organizations, or in any of the projects supported by the Council solely because of their official capacity with the Council. Neither should they be disqualified from serving on the State Council because of their affiliation with any arts organization, state or local.

(2) The State Council is, however, alert to the possibility of a member's misuse, or apparent misuse, of such capacity to further his/her own interests or those of an organization with which he is affiliated.

(3) It is to preclude such possibilities that the Council is governed by the State Ethic Commission's policy regarding "Conflict of Interest."

(4) A Council member shall not in any way act on a grant application from an organization with which he/she is directly affiliated.

(5) Council members, as a state appointed public official must comply with, confirm to and otherwise abide by conflict of interest policies and ethic laws as administered and maintained by the State Ethics Commission.

(6) No Council member shall receive or solicit, directly or indirectly, anything of economic value as a gratuity or favor from any person or organization if the Council member has reason to believe that such favor is tendered solely because of his position with this state agency and is intended to unduly influence actions on a pending application or proposal.

(7) It should be remembered, however, that attendance at many types of arts events enhances one's value as a council member. Therefore, accepting complimentary tickets, catalogs, or other publications is permissible and considered a routine function of a council member.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 130-X-1-.08

Filed September 30, 1982.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 12, September 28, 2018, eff. 10/26/2018.

Author: Albert B. Head

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 41-9-40 through 41-9-47.